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David Valadao: “Food security is national security.”

Featuring: David Valadao, Republican | U.S. House, California, District 22

Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors

Published May 1, 2024 | Video Starts at 01:32

I urge reclamation to significantly increase the allocations for south of Delta water contractors so our communities can meet the nation's food supply needs. Food security is national security. and our ability to grow food for the nation will not survive without reliable water supply for south of Delta agriculture. Thank you, and I yield back. (01:32–01:35)

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Asserts that food security is directly linked to national security.

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“Central Valley project contractors rely on meaningful allocations from the bureau reclamation for their yearly planning.”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 00:24-00:30
“Despite these favorable conditions, our south of Delta farmers were still not allocated 100% of the water they contract and pay for for this…”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 00:33-00:45
“In February, our south of Delta farmers were allocated just 15% of their contracted supply.”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 00:45-00:52
“In March, these numbers were updated to 35%.”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 00:51-00:55
“Just last week, these allocations were bumped to 40%, a mere 5% increase.”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 00:55-01:01
“With no real explanation or transparency on the decision making process.”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 01:00-01:06
“California grows a quarter of our nation's food.”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 01:16-01:20
“Our ability to grow food for the nation will not survive without reliable water supply for south of Delta agriculture.”
Congressman Valadao urges Reclamation to increase water allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors | Uploaded May 1, 2024 | 01:34-01:42